Director, Market Research Jobs

Discover Director, Market Research opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. These senior positions help organizations understand customers, competitors, and emerging market conditions—and turn research into decisions that shape products, marketing, and business strategy.

What Does a Director of Market Research Do?

Directors of market research lead teams and programs that gather, analyze, and communicate insights. Responsibilities may include setting research priorities, overseeing quantitative and qualitative studies, evaluating market trends, and presenting recommendations to executive stakeholders. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on customer insights, brand research, competitive intelligence, product development, or market sizing.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experienced research leaders with strong analytical judgment, communication skills, and a record of translating complex findings into practical recommendations. Relevant strengths can include survey design, research methodology, consumer behavior, data interpretation, executive presentations, team leadership, and familiarity with analytics or research platforms. Requirements vary by role and industry.

Career Opportunities and Industries

Director-level market research roles are available across sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, media, and consulting. Search for opportunities that align with your expertise, preferred industry, and leadership goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles suited to their next career move.

Find Your Next Market Research Leadership Role

Explore current Director, Market Research openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use your research leadership experience to help an organization make better-informed decisions and identify its next opportunity for growth.

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$145K - $155K *

Lead the charge in shaping AclaraOS, our SaaS platform, driving product strategy, market discovery, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance client operations and deliver measurable outcomes in r...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $235K *

Drive the management, operation, and security of client-facing SaaS products hosted on AWS. Be a hands-on leader, ensuring platform performance, compliance, and continuous product improvement while su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$223K - $422K *

Champion a global brand strategy that aligns enterprise goals with regional needs. Collaborate across teams to enhance brand positioning, drive activation, and measure performance, ensuring a cohesive...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $244K *

Shape the future of marketing strategies by leading global initiatives, guiding regional teams, and driving impactful decisions to enhance professional product offerings while ensuring seamless implem...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $230K *

Lead the charge in driving growth across North America by engaging senior-level clients, navigating complex sales cycles, and leveraging your expertise in digital marketing and data collaboration to d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining brand marketing by crafting innovative strategies that drive business growth and engage consumers across diverse channels. Collaborate with clients to shape impactful bra...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that drive revenue, enhance brand visibility, and foster community engagement while managing a dynamic team and exe...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $220K *

Optimize sponsorship marketing strategies by leading a dynamic team to analyze, design, and execute client-focused initiatives. Drive impactful media planning and enhance client relationships through...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Unlock insights as you lead business analytics and intelligence efforts across the California market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable strategies that...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Analyze and assess investment strategies for high-net-worth clients, collaborating with teams to conduct due diligence, monitor macroeconomic trends, and support client interactions, ensuring informed...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Pioneer innovative strategies to drive growth and excellence in Personal Lines. Lead a dedicated team, align departmental goals with company objectives, and enhance client satisfaction while ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at our Personal Lines department by driving strategic vision, fostering excellence, and aligning goals with company objectives. Lead teams to optimize operations and enhance client...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategic vision and growth of a dynamic Personal Lines department. Drive innovation, optimize service delivery, and cultivate key stakeholder relationships to enhan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic vision and growth initiatives for the Personal Lines department, enhancing profitability and client satisfaction while overseeing resource allocation and foster...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Pioneer strategies and drive growth in Personal Lines, overseeing operations and aligning objectives with company goals. Foster excellence in service delivery, innovate processes, and cultivate stakeh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $230K *

Champion digital activation excellence by leading performance campaigns across programmatic, social, and search platforms. Drive strategy, optimize results, and mentor a diverse team to achieve best-i...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $230K *

Transform digital media strategies by leading performance campaigns across programmatic platforms. Drive optimization, foster client relationships, and mentor a diverse team to achieve exceptional res...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $130K *

Explore a leadership role in data engineering, driving successful implementations for partner campuses. Leverage your technical expertise and people management skills to establish robust data integrat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$72K - $113K *

Deliver impactful insights by owning our marketing tech ecosystem, maximizing HubSpot and Salesforce integration, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate across teams to translate needs into actions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate commercial growth by transforming innovative services into market-ready solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop go-to-market strategies and enable sales through impactful training and too...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative product marketing strategies to drive commercial growth, transforming technical services into market-relevant solutions. Collaborate across teams to create impactful go-to-market pl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive commercial growth by transforming innovative services into market-relevant solutions. Shape go-to-market strategies and enable sales teams, bridging market needs with offering...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in redesigning annual go-to-market planning and global sales models. Drive customer segmentation, coverage roles, and selling motions to enhance effectiveness and growth, ensuring alig...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a global team overseeing clinical trial supply operations. Drive compliance and operational excellence across clinical logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials that...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic marketing initiatives to enhance visibility and enrollment growth through effective campaigns and brand management. Lead a motivated team, collaborating across departments to achieve e...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Market Research do?question toggle

    A Director of Market Research leads research strategy and teams, oversees studies of customers and markets, and translates findings into recommendations for business leaders. The scope varies by organization and may include consumer insights, competitive intelligence, brand research, or product research.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Market Research jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for substantial market research experience, leadership ability, analytical and communication skills, and expertise in relevant research methods. Specific education, industry background, and technical requirements vary by position.

  • What industries hire Directors of Market Research?question toggle

    Directors of Market Research work in many industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, media, and consulting.

  • How much do Director, Market Research jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director, Market Research jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Director, Market Research listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.